Understanding Human Development

A multidimensional approach

Second Edition

Louise Harms

Understanding Human Development introduces students to the core theories of human behaviour drawing on developmental research, as well as literature from more adversity-focused areas of trauma, grief and stress. Rather than working within one particular theoretical framework, the book advocates a multidimensional approach to understanding the complexities of human behaviour and development across the lifespan.

Understanding Human Development

A multidimensional approach

Second Edition

Louise Harms

Description

Understanding Human Development introduces students to the core theories of human behaviour drawing on developmental research, as well as literature from more adversity-focused areas such as trauma, grief and stress. Rather than working within one particular theoretical framework, the book advocates a multidimensional approach to understanding the complexities of human behaviour and development across the lifespan. The multidimensional approach encompasses themes about an individual's inner and outer worlds, time, human experience, adaptation and coping, and human services responses.

Understanding Human Development

A multidimensional approach

Second Edition

Louise Harms

Table of Contents

PART 1: A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW 1. A Multidimensional ApproachPART 2: THE CRITICAL CONTEXTS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 2. Relational and Social Dimensions3. Structural and Cultural DimensionsPART 3: ADAPTATION FOLLOWING SPECIFIC LIFE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES 4. Coping with Stress5. Coping with Trauma6. Coping with LossPART 4: DEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 7. Infancy8. Early childhood9. Middle childhood10. Adolescence11. Early adulthood12. Middle adulthood13. Late adulthoodPART 5: DRAWING THE THEMES TOGETHERS 14. Reviewing a Multidimensional Approach